Legion of Frontiersmen

[Alan O]

Original text by Dragonz:

25th Batn. Royal (Frontiersmen) Fusiliers.
Formed ,initially ,from members of the 'Legion of Frontiersmen'. A semi-military organisation, that were virtually trained already. Personal from this organisation were the first in action,with a squadron of Cavalry (Manchester Sqd.) fighting ,in Legion uniform, with the 3rd Belgian Lancers,very early in 1914, before their offer of trained soldiers was finally accepted by the British Government.

1st pattern ,made using a standard, but specific version, Grenadier Guards badge ,inscribed with the Btn's number and a title scroll made & attached by a local garage,according to Regts. history.

1. Front view
2. Back view
3. Angled view of back,showing construction method here.

This is my one - despite the dealers views I now think it may be an old copy.

Alan